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  2. Cramp - Wikipedia

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    Cramp. A cramp is a sudden, involuntary, painful skeletal muscle contraction [1][2] or overshortening associated with electrical activity; [3] while generally temporary and non-damaging, they can cause significant pain and a paralysis -like immobility of the affected muscle. A cramp usually goes away on its own over a period of several seconds ...

  3. Charley horse - Wikipedia

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    Specialty. Sports medicine. "A charley horse " is an American term for a very painful involuntary cramp in the legs (usually located in the calf muscle) and/or foot, lasting anywhere from a few seconds to a couple days. The phrase formerly referred more commonly to bruising of the quadriceps muscle of the anterior or lateral thigh, or contusion ...

  4. Piriformis syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Piriformis syndrome is a condition which is believed to result from nerve compression at the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle. [2][5] It is a specific case of deep gluteal syndrome. [6] The largest and most bulky nerve in the human body is the sciatic nerve. Starting at its origin it is 2 cm wide and 0.5 cm thick.

  5. Charley Horse: What It Is and How to Prevent It - AOL

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    The slipped disc causes a pinched nerve that results in the calf cramp. And of course you can also develop a Charley horse while sleeping, and the pain may even wake you up. Charley horse risk factors

  6. Spasm - Wikipedia

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    A spasm is a sudden involuntary contraction of a muscle, [1] a group of muscles, or a hollow organ, such as the bladder. A spasmodic muscle contraction may be caused by many medical conditions, including dystonia. Most commonly, it is a muscle cramp which is accompanied by a sudden burst of pain. A muscle cramp is usually harmless and ceases ...

  7. When to Seek Medical Attention If You Have Cramping But ... - AOL

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    5. Ovulation. One of the biggest clues to the cause of your cramping can be found on your calendar. “If you have cramping or pain two weeks before you’re supposed to get your period, that ...

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